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ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example